Vandan Patel, a 7-year-old from Savannah, Georgia is the newest member of American Mensa. Vandan Patel, a first-grader at Savannah Country Day School, was recently accepted into the organization for gifted individuals.
Vandan’s parents describe him as having a “thirst for knowledge” that extends beyond the classroom. His interests include space, scripture studies, and languages.
Vandan enjoys spending time with his two brothers, the outdoors, playing video games, traveling, building with Snapology, and playing tennis. He aspires to be an astronaut when he grows up.
American Mensa accepts results of roughly 150 intelligence tests for children under age 14. The organization has seen a surge in youth membership, which now comprises 9 percent of its total members. Mensa offers a variety of programs and services for gifted children, including the Mensa Honor Society, the College Readiness Series, scholarships, and the Excellence in Reading program.
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